corrupt practices acts

corrupt practices acts
Statutes found in the laws of practically every state in the union and in federal legislation, featured by provisions rcgulating the expenditures of candidates for election by requiring the filing of statements of expenses, in some instances by limiting the amount of money that may be spent, and sometimes including regulations respecting the solicitation of campaign contributions, the treating of voters, and the making of charges against, and attacks on, candidates. 26 Am J2d Elect § 287.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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